{
  "id": 12644795,
  "title": "Ajit Agarkar's 3-Year Tenure As Chairman Of Selection Committee Ends, BCCI Thanks Him For His Contribution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/ajit-agarkars-3-year-tenure-as-chairman-of-selection-committee-ends",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ajit-agarkars-3-year-tenure-as-chairman-of-selection-committee-ends-bcci-thanks-him-for-his-contribution"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ajit Agarkar's three-year tenure as chairman of the Men's Selection Committee for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reached its conclusion. The BCCI recently expressed gratitude for his contributions in an official social media post. The period saw India achieve significant milestones, including reaching the 2023 ODI World Cup final, winning major titles in all formats of the game, and securing three ICC trophies. Agarkar's tenure, which began in July 2023, marked by \"some truly special moments for Indian cricket,\" concluded on October 4, 2026. The BCCI thanked Agarkar, citing his commitment, conviction, and contribution during his time as Chairman of the Men’s Selection Committee. Agarkar declined an extension to his term and decided not to seek another period in the role. The BCCI is now in the process of selecting his replacement, with interim chairman Pragyan Ojha serving in the interim.",
  "summary": "Agarkar’s three-year tenure as chief selector saw India reach the 2023 ODI World Cup final and win major titles across formats The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday thanked Ajit Agarkar for his contribution as chairman of the Men's Selection Committee. Agarkar's tenure as the Chairman of the Selection Committee, which began in July 2023, has now come to an end. BCCI took…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}